North American AT-6 - Part 3 - Kermie Cam

[@foehammergaming309]

Am I the only one binge watching the kermie cams with all of these awesome aircraft. I hope they never end!

[@roykinder4134]

As a young tad of a lad I learned to fly at the age of 16, I'm 75 now. The field I trained at and one of the instructor's I had was an old re-tread WW2 fighter pilot who owned an AT-6 like this one. I remember when he thought I had enough experience and hours he started teaching me to fly his AT....Lord, I worked at the field washing planes, taking out the trash, cleaning up, anything I could do to earn enough money to buy fuel for the plane so I could fly it for an hour or so. Great memories Kermit, thanks for being you!

[@topilot]

Love these flights with Kermit! Now that I am 70 years old with over 12k hours under my belt and still an active CFII, it is always great to ride along with Kermit. I have been to his Museum several times and envy his lifestyle and dedication to keeping GA alive. I can vouch for his safety techniques and piloting skills as a flight instructor. Wish I could ride along with Kermit for real, but this is the next best thing. Tom Gilmore MCFI Emeritus

[@jeffreymillunzi8906]

Thnx again, Kermit, for taking 60,000 of us on another great flight! We really enjoy the preflight.

[@rsaldivar1487]

Wow!! The world is grateful to pilots like you who actually share the experience, Kermie Thank you! Thank you! You bring it home for those who can't own a fighter we can at least experience being in the cockpit with you via the camera and enjoy it too!! AMAZING!

[@mackrand66]

I get such a kick watching these videos Kermit. I have a good sound system here in the computer desk and with a 27 inch wide screen monitor I actually feel like I'm flying with you. Thunder in the gut.... To me these Warbirds sound like trucks but they have to be aerial trucks to get into the air with all the weight they carry in fuel and other armament... Just magnificent. Thanks for the vicarious thrill. Much obliged from an old time, low time pilot.

[@Hoffie92]

I must say. I laughed when i saw the little zig-zags on his head from the gopro head strap

[@woooster17]

Brilliant video, its great to see and hear just how much Kermit enjoys his aircraft and his flying. A down to earth chap who loves his hobby. Thanks for sharing, from the UK

[@ferrangalvezcastaneda4968]

Very talented pilot! Nice work.

[@HomeBog]

Thank you for your videos! Thanks to them, I fell in love with piston aircraft!

[@xkrsgt6064]

Great video of the at6

[@DEeMONsworld]

I've watched a few of these videos, and I love the stream of conscientiousness narrative of Kermit, as well as his teaching method, he describes in detail all the procedures and gauges, then when the motors running and you can't hear, he just points and gives thumbs up. It's up to you to remember what he said earlier.. great mind to memorize all the procedures for all the planes he must fly.

[@leskovari940]

The first time I have ever seen a pilot put a hand outside and clean his windscreen in mid flight. Good show. I am off now to fly my own T-6

[@mike-w3e2c]

Nice video. The T-6 is alot of fun to watch and this was a great share.

[@Sonex1150]

Love your video's Kermit! Your absolute passion for these old beasts shines through! Very cool that you explain all the equipment beforehand. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@lorenzodunn3226]

Excellent film footage and sound. Great commentary.

[@MarcvanExel]

Again as usual fantastic footage and I really like your comments on the procedures as well Mr. Weeks. I flew one myself early this year belonging to the Royal Dutch Air Force Historic Flight, I can tell you the smile on my face during take-off has never been bigger in my life. You feel the engine in your gut and it feels so good!

[@nigelbranthwaite8471]

Enjoyed your AT6D Texan video, brought memory of when I was a kid in the 1970s, RoyalNew Zealand airforce still used AT6D'S or as we called them Harvard MK 111's, when Wigram Airbase here in Christchurch, New Zealand was used as central Flying school up until 1995 when it was closed down.The Harvard's were retired in 1977 and replaced by a locally built trainer called the Airtainer.

[@billfarnham1592]

Have ALWAYS loved AT6s!

[@619viewloader]

Bird at 8:14! Nice reaction!

[@TheViet75]

Wonderful flying over beautiful and peaceful landscape, Kermit's love of flying and aircraft remind me of my one.

[@dustystewart8301]

I once heard the AT-6 described as "the plane that turns gas into noise". Now I know why. Boy, that was a loud airplane. Thanks for the great videos. I'm thoroughly enjoying them.

[@GutpileCharlie]

Thanks for the video. I've always been a fan of the AT6. I learned to fly in 1956 in a rag wing, tail wheel....the way God intended you to fly! :-)

[@allengentz7572]

Thanks Kermit please do as many (Kermie Cams) as you can on as many aircraft as you possibly fly (The Dakota,Catalina,Constellation or any other you can get your hands on).Then everybody can get to fly them. LEDGEND keep up the good work for the good of aviation.

[@kranson8514]

Love this series doesn't get old flew/in the T6 out of Warbirds awesome memory flying over lakes and diving at a pleasure craft great fun, not sure what they thought of it. Long to visit Fantasy Of Flight also. How do you choose what to fly is it availability, mood, or other, would assume sometimes you have to give your engineers notice of intent.

[@jeffairdeadly]

Fantastic videos! I love the pre-flight walk around's, the cockpit explanations and of course the taking off, cruising and landing from your POV. I could watch your videos all day! And I would have LOVED to be in the back seat of that AT-6! Thank you for sharing!

[@viperaviation8821]

Very awesome! Love the T-6!

[@spacedigger]

Love these detailed videos.

[@docjeffry]

Man, I'm getting to know the local area pretty good by watching all of these. Thanks again for the lessons. ~J~

[@danmathers141]

Waiting for more on the MW 108

[@BigWheelHawaii]

And just another great video,,, a big "Mahalo" for sharing with us Kermit...

[@LotteStarck]

Great Rock 'n Rolls. Thx!

[@michaelfuller2153]

Fun to watch, Kermit...Thanks for sharing!

[@miguelsuarez8010]

After watching these videos I'm ready to fly one. (RC version).

[@AirGuitar]

Awesome video! Love the snap roll!

[@coolleo149]

Beautiful snap rolls

[@itzajdmting]

Thanks for the fantastic footage

[@DeltaRanger7474]

you should check out the Blurfix to get rid of that pesky prop blur! its made by snake river prototyping, and you can find it by goodleing either snake river prototyping, or just Blurfix! from what i understand it was made for underwater use, but i heard that it works well for prop blur, too!

[@Warbird-Aviation]

Thank you!!! Nice video

[@mudkow5092]

Thank you again for sharing!

[@apolloperez8706]

Amazing Flight! I've been up with you so many times I feel I have earned some Flight Time Hours!

[@JackFlemingFan1]

As usual, excellent video(s)!

[@shortribs11]

Great job, I was with you all the way.

[@maxsmodels]

Cool.

[@genessisdpillajo4758]

love AT6 TEXAN :D

[@yahatinda]

The neighbours must love Kermie and his noise makers ... lol.

[@hunterdeer]

I haven't been over to the museum in years, but in taxing to the hanger that wasn't a water slide on the left was it? I was a flight mechanic on a Connie and a C7a, would have liked to do more then inhale the hydraulic fluid fumes at the shop.

[@KermitWeeks444]

Ropes course.

[@6Sally5]

Wow, Kermit, I just noticed the power lines there on your final approach! Pretty creepy! Fantastic flight. Thanks so much. I feel like I might be able to actually fly it from your instruction.

[@willythewave]

LOL I feel the same way.

[@mmichaeldonavon]

In my dreams! Thanks, great videos.

[@ervinthompson6598]

Was he wiping oil off the windshield, like somebody crop dusting in a Stearman??

[@NeonsStyleHD]

Living the dream. Love the videos, keep them coming. Really hoping you'll give us a tour of the Constellation you have there. ;)

[@youngavaitor]

i would give anything to ride in a t-6 nothing like the sound of a radial

[@lesfox2010]

Lol, I suppose window wipers were an optional extra from the dealer?

[@jpatt1000]

I love these POV videos! Do you put these on DVD uninterrupted? They'd probably sell well in the gift shop or website! I like that you put them up for free on KZbin, but I'd like to see it all at once, not in bits and pieces! Do you have any videos of the wood shop? I sat in during a museum tour and it was pretty neat. WWI aircraft? If you can't find it, you'll build it! (The wall of Allison crate engines in one hangar was pretty impressive as well!)

[@starman629]

Hello, I am a new viewer of your video's. Love the ones I have watched so far, keep up the good flying and be safe. Hope someday I can get down there and visit. Les

[@fly4rnr]

Hey Kermit, do you ever let anyone else fly your airplanes?

[@KermitWeeks444]

Sometimes . . . but not too often.

[@patrickcoleman3]

Love you man.

[@Kaiju3301]

Being from Colorado, I would get super lost flying in Florida...

[@danmathers141]

The plane really leaves the ground fast

[@sirjohng1]

Really interesting video thank you. Lovely smooth rolls. You don't appear to look around you much for other aircraft, do you have some sort of electronic warning system on board?

[@AZRC001]

Time to bring some of these to Sedona?

[@TomTheHighflyer]

9:50 Like a boss...In-flight windshield cleaning. :D Problem?!

[@danmathers141]

Has Kermit ever video taped an alligator on his airfield?

[@bestreply5374]

13:35 & 14:20 & 16:41 PBY-5A "Catalina" 13:09 "Ya never know when ya might hit a cow or an alligator!"

[@Bergstaller01]

I was getting kinda worried about the oil coming up on the windscreen there.

[@antoniomoura9347]

Perfeito!

[@backswing7221]

Your turn and bank indicator did not seem to be working or are you able to lock it when you do aerobatics? Nice video I enjoyed it very much

[@willythewave]

I just found my new favorite channel! I caught everything you were explaining except why your able to over boost the engine. ( Does that only happen when its cold?) And maybe I missed it but I didn't catch how you throttle up and down. And once you touch runway are you totally steering with the rudder or can you lock/unlock the rear gear once you straight inline?

[@Paulino28]

Hi Kermit... where is located that airfield?

[@maxsmodels]

+Carlos Paulino That is Kermit's operation (Fantasy of Flight) in Polk City, Florida about an hour SW of Orlando on I-4.

[@Paulino28]

maxsmodels Thank you very much my friend!!!

[@shreddinjoe]

When are ya gonna buy some jets? And teach us to fly an F-86 or something

[@KermitWeeks444]

I don't collect anything after the Korean War. I have a couple of jets from that era, but it's not a primary interest of mine.

[@shreddinjoe]

@@KermitWeeks444 thanks for replying Kermit. Im a (wanna be) pilot. Always been into aviation and planes since I was a kid. Watching your vids helps me to understand more of how these aircrafts operate, and what its like being in the cockpit...god bless you and your family

[@shreddinjoe]

@@KermitWeeks444 by the way...if i can make my way down to South Florida to come visit Fantasy of Flight, would a grand Steak dinner..oh, lets not forget a 5th of Naked in Jamaica Rum, for you and family buy me a P-51 ride? 😃😃😃😃